Sisterhood
Nora El Hourch
2023
About Film
Despite their different social backgrounds, fifteen-year-olds Amina, Djeneba and Zineb have been friends for as long as they can remember. When Zineb experiences harassment from her brother's best friend, Amina decides to post a compromising video of him on social media, hoping exposing the attacker will stop him. Little does she know that the video will not only jeopardize her safety, but also strain their friendship. This incident brings to light their differences in race, social class, and cultural privilege. Faced with threats they must choose between deleting the video or continuing the fight.
About Director
Nora El Hourch was born in 1988 to a French mother and a Moroccan father. Her two cultures have shaped her worldview. Her short film A Few Seconds selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2015, received critical acclaim, winning Best Short Film in Stockholm Film Festival and the Golden Pram in Zagreb Film Festival, and was screened at prestigious festivals including Toronto and South by Southwest film festivals. In her films, Nora portrays characters from minority backgrounds and tackles issues such as class inequality, injustice and the role of women in society. Sisterhood is her feature debut.